Olympus LS-14 Linear & PCM Sound & Music Recorder

Professional audio recording made easy

The Olympus LS-14 makes it easier than ever for you to capture songs with professional, better-than-CD sound quality. High-quality direction microphones are perfectly complemented by an intuitive user interface, handy metronome lamps, full connectivity and more.

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Smart Mode

The LS-14 has a new function called smart mode that enables anyone to record high-quality recordings easily. With smart mode, there is no need to resort to difficult manual operation as you can create professional level recordings with just a simple operation. Furthermore, the TRESMIC three-microphone system has been enhanced. The filter for the omnidirectional centre microphone has been revised to obtain a more natural stereo sound. With a maximum sound pressure level of 130dB SPL, which is unprecedented for recorders in this class, there is no clipping even for the loud sounds of drums and other percussion instruments.

Anyone can record high-quality recordings easily

With features like the new smart mode that enables anyone to record high-quality recordings easily and a mode dial that enables quick configuration, this recorder is designed so that even users who have never used a recorder before can use it proficiently.

The TRESMIC three-microphone system has been enhanced for a more natural stereo sound. Furthermore, the maximum sound pressure level is now 130dB SPL, which is unprecedented for recorders in this class.

Functions useful for practicing instruments

This recorder includes basic functions such as a tuner and metronome, and convenient functions such as a unique overdubbing function.

Directional Stereo Microphones

Clear sound. Pure enjoyment.

The LS-12 teams up two high-sensitivity, low-noise microphones set at 90° angles to allow natural and expansive stereo recording that faithfully captures the original sound. They also record pure sound of up to 130dB for high-quality, immersive audio without clipping.

Metronome & Tuner

The right beat and tone.Every time.

The metronome can be used for keeping regular beats during practice sessions or together with synchronous recording. It has a range of different settings that include adjustment of the countdown feature, tempo, rhythm pattern, sound and volume. The Chromatic tuner function ensures a proper response to all musical scales, and easily tuning your instrument of choice.

Overdub Recording

One personal track. Many performers.

Use sources such as music CDs to make a unique recording in which you “perform together” with pro musicians. Overdubbing is also useful for adding sound effects such as the bustle of the city or bird calls or subtle arrangements on top of existing beats to create an original track.

Useful functions

Support for optional remote control RS30W

Support for optional Windjammer WJ4 for reducing wind noise

Low-cut filter to cut out the noise of air conditioners and other devices

Pre-recording function for recording from two seconds before the start of recording

BWF support for adding the date and time of creation to recording files. (PCM) New

Playback speed adjustable between 50% and 300% without altering the pitch

Function for setting an interval to skip or reverse-skip

Convenient file splitting function

Moving and copying files between internal memory and SD card

LINE IN jack for recording voice from another device

Voice guidance for announcements of recorder operating conditions

Convenient case

Features

96KHZ/24-BIT LINEAR PCM RECORDING

Better-than-CD sound.

The LS-12 supports linear PCM recording at rates of up to 24 bits and sampling frequencies as high as 96kHz – far surpassing the 44.1kHz/16 bits of CD-quality audio. When you select this bit rate and sampling frequency, you can readily make a CD of your own recordings.

HI-FI MICROPHONE AMPLIFIER CIRCUITS

Faithful Hi-Fi sound.

To transfer and amplify the sounds captured by the microphones as faithfully as possible, the LS-12 is designed with Hi-Fi signal processing circuitry. The amplifier components, including independent low-noise and low-distortion signals for the left and right channels, eliminate cross-channel interference to enable clear signal transmission and a high S/N ratio. Analogue circuits are also included to process the signals that affect subtle nuances in sound. What’s more, boards for the digital system control and audio systems have been separated to achieve low-noise signal transmission.

MODE DIAL

The smart choice.

The LS-12 features a single front dial that lets you choose between tuner and various recording modes in an instant: Smart, Manual and Quick. Particularly handy, Smart Mode automatically adjusts to the optimum recording level, making it easier than ever to achieve studio-standard results.

LOW-CUT FILTER

Clear conversation recordings.

When the Low-cut Filter is set to cut frequencies below 300Hz, it can eliminate background noises such as air conditioners or projectors. When switched to 100Hz, these noises are reduced while the recorder continues to capture lower frequency sound.

MANUAL RECORDING LEVEL

Dynamic sound with every song.

By fine-tuning the recording level to match the volume of the audio source, you can capture high-quality recordings that make the most of the dynamic range. Fine level control is aided by the PEAK display lamps and the lever meter on the LCD display.

PRE-RECORDING

Intuitive recording.

The LS-12’s ingenious pre-record function doesn’t leave anything to chance: a pre-record buffer captures several seconds of sound before you’ve even pressed the record button. So you can capture the vital start of a critical recording.

REMOTE CONTROL

Record with greater freedom.

With the quick addition of the optional RS30W Remote Control from Olympus, you have the freedom to start and stop recordings from a distance. This accessory ensures that any noise which comes from the direct handling of the LS-12 is cancelled out.

TRIPOD MOUNT

Full flexibility.

Ensure an even more stable recording by connecting the LS-12 to a tripod, or even a compatible video camera’s hot shoe using an adapter. The convenient 1/4-inch tripod mount is built in.